Endorsements

SHAUN LABELLE

SHAUN LABELLE

Award Winning Television & Record Producer • Recording Artist

The star of What’s Up In Hollywood (NBC), the multi-talented LaBelle has recorded over 170 television commercials and has worked on numerous hit records including Ray Charles & Everette Harp.

“I love my new ECM 87 microphone. Since I started using my new ECM 87, my other microphones are collecting dust in the mic locker.” -Shaun LaBelle


STEVE DIAMOND 

STEVE DIAMOND

Award Winning Songwriter • Producer

6 Grammy Nominations, 1 Emmy Award, Numerous #1 Hits,

ASCAP, BMI & NSAI winner for Song Of The Year

American Songwriter’s Songwriter Of The Year

Credits include: Eric Clapton, Backstreet Boys, Pussycat Dolls, Faith Hill, Britney Spears, Hanna Montana, David Archuleta, Vince Gill, 98º, Kelly Clarkson, Rebekah Ryan, Nikka Costa, Oleta Adams, Brenda Russel, Reba McEntire, Greg Allman, Paul Rodgers, Chico DeBarge, Johnny Van Zant, LA Guns, .38 Special, Air Supply, Andy Taylor, Anita Pointer, Starship, Willie Nelson, ELP, Joe Cocker, John Michael Montgomery...

"The ECM-87 always amazes me. It's my "go to" microphone for vocals."


JAN FAIRCHILD

JAN FAIRCHILD

Award Winning Engineer • Mixer

Two-time Grammy Winner & numerous Grammy Nominations...

Credits include: Gladys Knight, Mos Def, Chante Moore, Gwen Stefani, Mary J Blige, Mos Def, K'Naan, Anjulie, Justin Timberlake, Akon, Whitney Houston, John Legend, Mary Mary, Mario, Common, Talib Kweli, Avant, Slim Thug, E-40, Lil Scrappy, Katt Williams, B2K, Ne-Yo, Brandy, Monica, Sisqo, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Al Green, Michael Bolton, Norman Brown, Gladys Knight, Pavoratti, Nick Cannon, 112, Al Jarreau, Yolanda Adams, Mya, Dru Hill, Kelly Price, DMX, BeBe Winans, Angie Stone, Kanye West, The Neptunes, Randy Jackson, T-Pain, Bryan Michael Cox, Cool & Dre

“Gauge has come up with something quite unique. A high-quality microphone that won't break the bank... It sounds great and & anyone can afford it. This thing rocks!”. - Jan Fairchild


TOM SAVIANO

TOM SAVIANO

Legendary Producer • Songwriter & Saxophone Virtuoso

Credits include: Ringo Starr, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sheena Easton, Chicago, Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Kiss, Meat Loaf, Brenda Russel, Dusty Springfield, Paul Anka, Tony Orlando, Juice Newton, Rita Coolidge, Livingston Taylor, Melissa Manchester & Leo Sayer to name a few...

"The ECM-87 is an impressive microphone. I've been using it on vocals, acoustic guitar & tenor saxophone and the performance has been extraordinary! Its extremely accurate & clean response has made it the microphone of choice at my studio. Excellent performance." - Tom Saviano


GREGG PAGANI

GREGG PAGANI

Multi-Platinum Producer • Writer

Credits include: LeAnn Rimes, Charlie Wilson, Babyface, Mary J. Blige, 3LW, Will Smith...

“Incredible sound & value. The ECM-87 is the bomb.” - Gregg Pagani


PETE AMATO

PETE AMATO

Multi-Platinum Producer • Songwriter

Credits include: LeAnn Rimes, Ricky Martin, Michael Bolton, Miley Cyrus, Robbie Nevil, The Baha Men & many others.

“Crisp and in your face!! This mic kicks ass! I love it!” - Pete Amato


DAVID JOYCE

DAVID JOYCE

Grammy Winner • Singer • Songwriter • Musician

Credits include: U2, Oasis, Natalie Cole, Elvis Costello, Neil Young, Sheryl Crow, Chris Isaak, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Babyface, Michael Jackson, David Byrne, Richard Marx, Tim McGraw, En Vogue, Wynonna, Frank Sinatra, Vince Gill...

Film credits include: The Day The Earth Stood Still, The Watchmen, Wanted, Horton Hears a Who, I am Legend, Spiderman 3, the Simpson’s Movie, World Trade Center, Superman Returns, King Kong, Matrix 2 & 3, There’s Something About Mary, Sixth Sense, Legal Action, Snow Falling On Cedars, Big, Face Off, Contact.

"In several sessions lately, we have been blown away with how the Gauge stands up to microphones costing ten times as much! Love it!” - David Joyce


ANTHONY KILHOFFER

ANTHONY KILHOFFER

3-time Grammy Winner • Recording Engineer • Remixer • Programmer

Credits include: Kanye West, John Legend, Keyshia Cole, The Roots, Michael Jackson, KRS 1, Macy Gray, Rihanna, J-Lo, Kenna, Common, Rich Boy, Dido, P. Diddy, John Brion, Kelly Rowlands, The Pussycat Dolls, American Idol, The Isley Brothers, Christina Milian, Black Eyed Peas, K-Ci & JoJo, Maxwell,

"In hip-hop music, the vocal is one of the most important parts of the track. You need a good microphone to capture the vocal performance. That is what led me to Gauge Microphones.” - Anthony Kilhoffer


REGGIE CALLOWAY

REGGIE CALLOWAY

Legendary Producer • Artist • Songwriter

Five Grammy Nominations

Credits include: Gladys Knight, Midnight Star, Natalie Cole, LaVert, Teddy Pendergrass, The Whispers, The Deele, Peter Frampton, Pieces of a Dream & many more...

“This mic sounds awesome”. - Reggie Calloway


DEREK NAKAMOTO

DEREK NAKAMOTO

Legendary Producer • Arranger • Composer

Credits include: Keiko Matsui, Waldemar Bastos, June Kuramoto (Hiroshima) & Teddy Pendergrass to name a few...

“My passion is recording great singers and musicians, capturing the subtleties and nuances of their instrument. It all starts with great microphones. The ECM series of microphones blows me away! Pristine quality at an unbelievable price. It makes me happy to endorse a product that my artists love & can also afford!” - Derek Nakamoto


RON HARRIS

RON HARRIS

Multi-Platinum Producer • Songwriter • A&R

Credits include: Christina Aguilera, Bootsy Collins, Adina Howard and many more...

“When I work with great artists, it’s all about capturing that vibe and the ECM-87 helps me do it. These guys really know what makes a microphone sound great and they pick only the best. I love mine”. - Ron Harris


GEORGE LANDRESS

GEORGE LANDRESS

Multi-Platinum Engineer • Producer

Credits include: No Doubt, Jon B., Gary Wright & many more...

"I put my ECM87 up against some of the best microphones out there and it stood completely on it's own, this is an amazing mic! - George Landress


MICHAEL JAMES

MICHAEL JAMES

Platinum Producer/Mixer • Songwriter • Session Musician

Credits include: New Radicals, Hole, Edwin McCain, Robben Ford, Far, Chicago, AJ Croce, Jawbreaker, L7, Maia Sharp…

“The ECM 87 is a nice complement to the German mics in my collection. I'll admit that I had some preconceptions, given the entry-level price tag, but the 87 delivers. It has a musical bump in the highs that makes a vocal sparkle without becoming harsh. Keep up the good work!"”


JEFF BOVA

JEFF BOVA

Grammy winning keyboardist, composer, arranger & producer.

Credits include: Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Herbie Hancock, Bernard Edwards,Tony Thompson, Meat Loaf, Missing Persons, Iron Maiden & Billy Joel.

“My ECM-47 brought vocals to life in a way I thought only a high end Microphone could accomplish. In listening tests, I chose the ECM-47 as it was able to convey the intimate detail and the power of the performance more convincingly. Great job Gauge, for bringing not only quality, but an exceptional value!” - Jeff Bova


ROB SEIFERT

ROB SEIFERT

Audio Producer/Engineer

Credits include: Speed of Darkness, Porno for Pyros, Mike Watt, Chuckii Booker, Blackird, Alice Dimicele, The Dust Brothers, Lillix...

“I used the 87 on Acoustic Guitar on a few tunes on this record... smooth and silky... It’s a pleasure to bring in Gauge Mic’s to get the World Class Quality sound without the price or the hype.”


CHRISTINE WU & LA STRINGS

CHRISTINE WU & LA STRINGS

String Arranger & Virtuoso Violinist

Credits include: Kelly Clarkson, Usher, American Idol, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, The American Music Awards...

“I have a matched pair of ECM-87 microphones. They sound amazing for small, medium & large ensembles. The tone is open and the color is rich & musical.” - Christine Wu


CHRIS CARTER

CHRIS CARTER

Platinum Producer

“The ECM87 gives me a nice bright and punchy acoustic guitar that can cut through a dense pop mix and it is an incredible bang-for-the-buck. The inclusion of a shock mount and pop filter is nuts at this price.” - Chris Carter


NIKI HARIS

NIKI HARIS

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist • Session Vocalist

The Art of Noise, Five for Fighting, Marilyn Manson, Santana, Jessica Simpson, Karyn White, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Peter Cetera, Tyler Collins, Snap! & more...

“My ECM87 sounds amazing on my voice!” - Niki Haris


JAY KING

JAY KING

Legendary Producer • Artist • Songwriter • Entrepreneur

Grammy Winner, 3 NARM Awards & 2 American Music Awards Nominations

Club Nouveau, Madonna, Timex Social Club, Michael Cooper, 415, Rodney O. Howard Hewitt, Vanilla Ice, 69 Boyz, Larry Dunn, Lenny Williams, Bootsy Collins & many more...

“This is a wonderful sounding microphone”. - Jay King


D.O.A.

D.O.A.

Legendary Musician, Producer

Angie Stone, Chaka Khan, Chuckii Booker, Bobby Brown, Wayman Tisdale, Norman Brown, The New Brooke Hogan, Tyrese, Smokie Norful, Donald Lawrence, Gorllia Zoe, Yung Joc

“INCREDIBLE!!! That’s the best word to describe it. It is by far the warmest & richest condenser mic I've ever heard. I’m a tube guy and it gives me that sound and more. Awesome!”


WES QUAVE

WES QUAVE

Recording Artist • Producer • Songwriter

Credits include: Babyface, Ricky Martin, Robin Thicke, Akon, Toni Braxton, Oprah, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Courtney Love, Sheila E, Joey Fatone, Tone Loc, Xscape and the list goes on.

"Once I heard the ECM-47 microphone, I was hooked! I compared it to some of the other high-end Microphones I have in my studio and was sold instantly! Very impressed! I love what you guys are doing! Great price too!!! LOL!”


EDUARDO LAREZ

EDUARDO LAREZ

Grammy Nominated Engineer

“Gauge Microphones helps me capture that emotive performance that I'm looking for with the classic sound that I love” -Eduardo Larez